We're Closing Shop!

No, we're not shutting down the blog. But, we are closing one of our shops on Etsy...Ambrosia Delights. With a new 19 month old in our home, our lives have gotten a little more busy, so we need to simplify. We will still be keeping our Rio Oso Designs shop, and we will still do the blog.

We need to make room in our little guy's closet, so we need to sell the things from our shop. We have gotten SOOO many wonderful gifts for him, that there is no room to put everything. We are getting rid of jewelry, clothing, and baby items.

We are offering 10% off on everything in our shop until our official close date of August 1st. EVERYTHING IS ALREADY MARKED DOWN, so you don't have to do anything but buy, buy, buy!!! :-)

We are also offering FREE shipping within the USA, on any purchases over $50.

Come on over and check us out at Ambrosia Delights.

Tots on Tuesdays No. 14

Happy Late Tuesday. How was your Memorial Day weekend? Ours was fairly quiet. Hubby worked on Saturday, then we went to church on Sunday. It was our new little guy's first time and he was a little overwhelmed, but he did very very well. So many people wanted to love and hug on him, because there are a LOT of people who have been praying for him to come into our lives for a LONG time now. Yesterday, we went over to the in-laws to spend some time. It was a nice time, and the little guy is getting more and more used to being over there.

Well, I don't have a featured artist or shop for today's Tots on Tuesdays segment, because I've run out of people on the calendar! So, if you sell great and fabulous items for little ones, and would love to do a giveaway and be featured, we'd love to hear from you.

For now, I will feature a few of the items that I have been loving from Etsy shops, as I look for things for our new little guy.

We bought this darling giraffe from Cookie Dough, and were her first sale on Etsy!

This slouch bag from Punky Kidz makes a great looking diaper bag, and can be used as a regular carry-all purse or bag after the need for a diaper bag has passed.

I just love Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum from Redmag.

How fun is this onesie from Relly Beans??!!

I adore this fun little nautical shorts set from Silly Pants.

Tots on Tuesdays No. 10 -- Featuring Joey and Aleethea

Congratulations Susan of Bloom Design Studios! You have won the $20 Gift Certificate from Sugar Plumkin. Thank you to all of you who entered to win.

We're going to make this post a part of the Bloggy Carnival that is going on right now. So be sure to head over there to enter to win some really cool gifts and prizes!

Today, we are featuring someone whose name might sound a little familiar--Joey and Aleethea. Sandra, of Joey and Aleethea, makes some really cool things for babies, including Monster clothing! I love her "Aristotle the Owl" set, and the Monsterlicious jeans are just perfect for any little boy (or girl, for that matter).





Here's a little that Sandra has to say about herself:

I'm a mama to a beautiful 2 yr old boy / an expecting Mama due in June! / a professional programmer and website developer / wife to a super husband, super geek, and U.S. Air Force veteran. As a momtrepreneur, I design and custom make each super cool and luxurious item in our shop...all by myself!

My hubbs and I are baby-wearing, breast-feeding, co-sleeping, attachment-parenting parents! We're all about family and fabric, love and laughter, and handmade super coolness. That's how we rock.

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And now for the giveaway! Sandra is giving away a very hip and trendy, super cool item, a "Baby Cuff". The winner gets to choose either the Lime Elephant Baby Cuff, or the Tangerine Elephant Baby Cuff.

To enter: Simply visit Joey and Aleethea, find your favorite item, and come back here and comment about it. Only ONE comment per person please. Be sure to leave an easy way to get ahold of you. This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE. Deadline to enter is Monday, April 28th at Midnight PST.

Be sure to check out the "Friday Features" giveaway from Sheer Whimsy. Also, click on the "Bloggy Carnival" button to the right, to find out what we're giving away at our Rio Oso Designs blog!

Tots on Tuesdays No. 9 -- Featuring Sugar Plumkin

Good morning and Happy Tuesday! I'm happy to announce our two winners of the $10 Gift Certificates from Ambrosia Delights; Eva and Karin. Thank you all for commenting, and congratulations to our winners!

Today's featured seller is Lucy of Sugar Plumkin on Etsy. Lucy hails from Los Angeles, and is a happily married 28 year old nanny to 4 little girls.




Here's what Lucy had to say: "My husband and I have been married for two years and we hope to start a family of our own in a couple of years. I have a bachelors in Humanities and Italian and I am a certified Forensic Technician. After doing a one year internship at the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, I decided that I love working with children way more than anything!
A few years ago, I made a blanket to give to my friend after she had her first child. I got a lot of nice compliments and people started asking for them, that's when I decided to start my own company. I started selling them at Farmer's Markets and at School Holiday Events. Eventually I heard about Etsy, and I'm so glad I did, because now more people can enjoy my blankies. I love it when I bump into people that have bought a blanket from me and say "You know that blanket I bought from you?, It's my kid's favorite!" That tells me that I'm doing something right so I better keep doing it!"

For today's "Tots on Tuesdays" giveaway, Lucy is offering up a $20 Gift Certificate for her shop, Sugar Plumkin.

To Enter: Please visit Lucy's shop, and then come back here and let us know what you would buy if you won the $20 Gift Certificate. Please only leave one comment per person, with an EASY way to get ahold of you if you win. This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE. Deadline to enter is Monday, April 21st at Midnight PST.

Don't forget to scroll down to enter to win some delicious jams from Lemonbird! Open to US contestants only, due to postal regulations.

Perfect Valentine's Day Gifts

Valentine's Day is this week. Well, it's this week on our calendar anyways. In my house, it feels like Valentine's Day is year round. My hubby would not hesitate to buy me whatevery my pretty little heart desires, if money weren't an issue!

Check out some of these great Valentine's Day finds from Etsy.com. If you look closely, some of these are offering FREE Priority shipping, so that you can get it by Valentine's Day! But you have to order today.

Click on each picture, and you will be taken directly to the listing for that item.

Handpainted Signs - Giveaway!

This contest is closed. Thank you for your participation. Be sure to be watching each Friday for new giveaways!
We're doing it again! We're giving away something else! Why, you ask? Because we want to! This is our debut for The Downtown Boutique, and we want to get as many people excited about it as we can, so we are giving some wonderful handmade gifts away this month, and every month!

What's up for grabs this time around? Jenny V. of Doodle Designs has graciously offered an array of darling handpainted wood signs and frames to choose from. The winner will be able to choose any one of the items shown above...

Three different styles of handpainted, wooden "Baby Sleeping" signs, or these FUN picture frames:

Frog Prince says "I have already found my prince...I call him Daddy".
Valentine frame says "All things grow with LOVE"

Please leave a comment and a valid email address for your chance to win one of these delightful products. Only one entry per person please. We will draw for a winner on Saturday, February 9th.

If you are interested in receiving an online coupon from Doodle Designs, be sure to mention it in your comment (along with a valid email address), and Jenny will send you one.

HAVE FUN! BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN AND ENTER OUR OTHER GIVEAWAYS.